F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Which option fits better: 3300x + B550 or 3600 + B450?

Which option fits better: 3300x + B550 or 3600 + B450?

Which option fits better: 3300x + B550 or 3600 + B450?

A
AltiMax
Junior Member
5
05-25-2022, 07:26 PM
#1
I'm experimenting with a future setup for later this year. I'm aiming for 1080p gaming and have options like a 3300xt or an ASRock B550M Pro4 for around £220, or a 3600 and an ASRock B450M PRO4 for about £240. Right now I'm considering a 5600xt or a 3050/60 budget. People might suggest going for more power with fewer cores on a less powerful board, or choosing a less demanding CPU paired with a motherboard that offers solid upgrades and PCIe 4.0 support.
A
AltiMax
05-25-2022, 07:26 PM #1

I'm experimenting with a future setup for later this year. I'm aiming for 1080p gaming and have options like a 3300xt or an ASRock B550M Pro4 for around £220, or a 3600 and an ASRock B450M PRO4 for about £240. Right now I'm considering a 5600xt or a 3050/60 budget. People might suggest going for more power with fewer cores on a less powerful board, or choosing a less demanding CPU paired with a motherboard that offers solid upgrades and PCIe 4.0 support.

S
SinGor
Member
58
05-27-2022, 06:39 PM
#2
3600 paired with b450. The b550 pro 4 doesn't offer much improvement over the b450 version either. The b450 pro 4 remains a solid choice, and having at least 4 lanes is helpful for most users, even if it doesn't matter much for casual play.
S
SinGor
05-27-2022, 06:39 PM #2

3600 paired with b450. The b550 pro 4 doesn't offer much improvement over the b450 version either. The b450 pro 4 remains a solid choice, and having at least 4 lanes is helpful for most users, even if it doesn't matter much for casual play.

S
Snowy523
Junior Member
25
05-27-2022, 10:04 PM
#3
It’s mainly the lack of commitment from Asrock to the next-gen upgrade route for their B450 that concerns me. Getting an MSI board is currently an extra twenty to thirty bucks. I’d like to be sure they officially allow BIOS upgrades when I’m ready to buy, so I can eventually upgrade the CPU.
S
Snowy523
05-27-2022, 10:04 PM #3

It’s mainly the lack of commitment from Asrock to the next-gen upgrade route for their B450 that concerns me. Getting an MSI board is currently an extra twenty to thirty bucks. I’d like to be sure they officially allow BIOS upgrades when I’m ready to buy, so I can eventually upgrade the CPU.

X
XGigaPL
Member
172
05-29-2022, 10:49 PM
#4
I use a 3600 b450 combo with rtx 2070 super and I couldn't be happier. I see no reason for a B550 unless you plan to upgrade to a new CPU in a couple of years once AMD launches their 4000s series for example. For your use (1080p gaming), this combo is enough and it's a great value for your money.
X
XGigaPL
05-29-2022, 10:49 PM #4

I use a 3600 b450 combo with rtx 2070 super and I couldn't be happier. I see no reason for a B550 unless you plan to upgrade to a new CPU in a couple of years once AMD launches their 4000s series for example. For your use (1080p gaming), this combo is enough and it's a great value for your money.

M
Mrender3
Senior Member
412
05-31-2022, 07:44 AM
#5
They might release a beta version for Zen 3 AGESA, but the 3600 still outperforms the 3300x. If you really need to switch to Zen 3 right away, the B550 combo could be an option, though the 3600 will remain more reliable for longer use.
M
Mrender3
05-31-2022, 07:44 AM #5

They might release a beta version for Zen 3 AGESA, but the 3600 still outperforms the 3300x. If you really need to switch to Zen 3 right away, the B550 combo could be an option, though the 3600 will remain more reliable for longer use.